Spirituality and Religion

The Collected Works of Joseph Smith Jr. (Annotated)

Enriched Edition. The Book of Mormon, LDS Doctrine Works, Speeches, Letters & BiographyBy Joseph Smith Jr.

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The Collected Works of Joseph Smith Jr. gathers the foundational writings, revelations, translations, sermons, and doctrinal statements associated with the first prophet of the Latter Day Saint movement. Read together, these texts reveal a striking blend of biblical idiom, apocalyptic expectation, covenant theology, and nineteenth-century American religious experimentation. Their style ranges from scriptural narration and prophetic commandment to pastoral instruction and speculative theology, placing the collection within the broader context of Restorationism, revival culture, and the search for sacred authority in the early republic. Joseph Smith Jr. (1805–1844), born in rural Vermont and raised amid the religious ferment of upstate New York, emerged as one of the most consequential and controversial religious figures in American history. His visionary claims, organizational leadership, and ambitious theological imagination shaped a new religious tradition. Experiences of revivalism, folk spirituality, family hardship, and intense biblical engagement all contributed to the concerns that animate these works. This collection is recommended for readers interested in American religious history, scripture formation, prophetic authority, and the development of new religious movements. It rewards careful study, whether approached devotionally, historically, or critically. This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience. - A comprehensive Introduction outlines these selected works' unifying features, themes, or stylistic evolutions. - The Author Biography highlights personal milestones and literary influences that shape the entire body of writing. - A Historical Context section situates the works in their broader era—social currents, cultural trends, and key events that underpin their creation. - A concise Synopsis (Selection) offers an accessible overview of the included texts, helping readers navigate plotlines and main ideas without revealing critical twists. - A unified Analysis examines recurring motifs and stylistic hallmarks across the collection, tying the stories together while spotlighting the different work's strengths. - Reflection questions inspire deeper contemplation of the author's overarching message, inviting readers to draw connections among different texts and relate them to modern contexts. - Lastly, our hand‐picked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collection's central themes.

Prophecy Gods & Mortals Chosen One Redemption Supernatural Journey Hero Family Folklore Survival Rebellion Dream World Exploration Identity

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Publish dateOct 22, 2020

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1Introduction

78VOLUME I. (pt. 12)

2Major Works

79VOLUME II. (pt. 1)

3The Book of Mormon

80VOLUME II. (pt. 2)

4THE FIRST BOOK OF NEPHI HIS REIGN AND MINISTRY (1 Nephi) (pt. 1)

81VOLUME II. (pt. 3)

5THE FIRST BOOK OF NEPHI HIS REIGN AND MINISTRY (1 Nephi) (pt. 2)

82VOLUME II. (pt. 4)

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6THE SECOND BOOK OF NEPHI (pt. 1)

83VOLUME II. (pt. 5)

7THE SECOND BOOK OF NEPHI (pt. 2)

84VOLUME II. (pt. 6)

8THE BOOK OF JACOB

85VOLUME II. (pt. 7)

9THE BOOK OF ENOS

86VOLUME II. (pt. 8)

10THE BOOK OF JAROM

87VOLUME II. (pt. 9)

11THE BOOK OF OMNI

88VOLUME II. (pt. 10)

12THE WORDS OF MORMON

89VOLUME III. (pt. 1)

13THE BOOK OF MOSIAH (pt. 1)

90VOLUME III. (pt. 2)

14THE BOOK OF MOSIAH (pt. 2)

91VOLUME III. (pt. 3)

15THE BOOK OF ALMA (pt. 1)

92VOLUME III. (pt. 4)

16THE BOOK OF ALMA (pt. 2)

93VOLUME III. (pt. 5)

17THE BOOK OF ALMA (pt. 3)

94VOLUME III. (pt. 6)

18THE BOOK OF ALMA (pt. 4)

95VOLUME III. (pt. 7)

19THE BOOK OF HELAMAN

96VOLUME III. (pt. 8)

20THIRD BOOK OF NEPHI (pt. 1)

97VOLUME III. (pt. 9)

21THIRD BOOK OF NEPHI (pt. 2)

98VOLUME III. (pt. 10)

22FOURTH NEPHI

99VOLUME IV. (pt. 1)

23THE BOOK OF MORMON

100VOLUME IV. (pt. 2)

24THE BOOK OF ETHER

101VOLUME IV. (pt. 3)

25THE BOOK OF MORONI

102VOLUME IV. (pt. 4)

26The Doctrine and Covenants of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (pt. 1)

103VOLUME IV. (pt. 5)

27The Doctrine and Covenants of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (pt. 2)

104VOLUME IV. (pt. 6)

28The Doctrine and Covenants of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (pt. 3)

105VOLUME IV. (pt. 7)

29The Doctrine and Covenants of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (pt. 4)

106VOLUME IV. (pt. 8)

30The Doctrine and Covenants of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (pt. 5)

107VOLUME IV. (pt. 9)

31The Doctrine and Covenants of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (pt. 6)

108VOLUME IV. (pt. 10)

32The Pearl of Great Price

109VOLUME IV. (pt. 11)

33THE BOOK OF MOSES.

110VOLUME IV. (pt. 12)

34THE BOOK OF ABRAHAM.

111VOLUME IV. (pt. 13)

35WRITINGS OF JOSEPH SMITH.

112VOLUME V. (pt. 1)

36The Lectures on Faith

113VOLUME V. (pt. 2)

37LECTURE FIRST.

114VOLUME V. (pt. 3)

38LECTURE SECOND.

115VOLUME V. (pt. 4)

39LECTURE THIRD.

116VOLUME V. (pt. 5)

40LECTURE FOURTH.

117VOLUME V. (pt. 6)

41LECTURE FIFTH.

118VOLUME V. (pt. 7)

42LECTURE SIXTH.

119VOLUME V. (pt. 8)

43LECTURE SEVENTH.

120VOLUME V. (pt. 9)

44The Wentworth Letter

121VOLUME V. (pt. 10)

45General Smith’s Views of the Powers and Policy of the Government of the United States

122VOLUME V. (pt. 11)

46Speeches

123VOLUME VI. (pt. 1)

47King Follett Discourse

124VOLUME VI. (pt. 2)

48The Being and Kind of Being God Is; The Immortality of the Intelligence of Man

125VOLUME VI. (pt. 3)

49The Priesthood—The Second Advent—The Gathering—Spiritual Ministrations and Manifestations

126VOLUME VI. (pt. 4)

50The Constitutions of the United States and Illinois, etc.

127VOLUME VI. (pt. 5)

51Character and Being of God—Creation—Salvation of the Dead —The Unpardonable Sin—Resurrection—Baptism of the Spirit, Etc.

128VOLUME VI. (pt. 6)

52Letters &amp; Correspondence

129VOLUME VI. (pt. 7)

53The Rupp Letter

130VOLUME VI. (pt. 8)

54Letter from Joseph Smith to the Whitneys

131VOLUME VI. (pt. 9)

55Letter from Joseph Smith to Sidney Rigdon

132VOLUME VI. (pt. 10)

56Letter from Joseph Smith to Thomas Ford

133VOLUME VI. (pt. 11)

57Letter from Joseph Smith to Thomas Ford

134VOLUME VI. (pt. 12)

58A Letter from Joseph Smith to Oliver Cowdery

135VOLUME VII

59To the Elders of the Church of the Latter Day Saints from Joseph Smith, Jr.

136I. CHURCH HISTORIANS&#x27; EXCERPTS FROM FORD&#x27;S HISTORY OF ILLINOIS

60To the Elders of the Church of the Latter Day Saints from Joseph Smith, Jr.

137II. EXTENSION OF QUOTATIONS FROM FORD&#x27;S HISTORY OF ILLINOIS

61To the Elders of the Church of the Latter Day Saints from Joseph Smith, Jr.

138III. MEMOIRS OF THE LATE PRESIDENT JOHN TAYLOR RESPECTING AFFAIRS AT NAUVOO LEADING UP TO THE MARTYRDOM OF THE PROPHET AND PATRIARCH: GOVERNOR FORD&#x27;S RESPONSIBILITY THEREIN (pt. 1)

62Letter to the editor from Joseph Smith, Jr.

139III. MEMOIRS OF THE LATE PRESIDENT JOHN TAYLOR RESPECTING AFFAIRS AT NAUVOO LEADING UP TO THE MARTYRDOM OF THE PROPHET AND PATRIARCH: GOVERNOR FORD&#x27;S RESPONSIBILITY THEREIN (pt. 2)

63Letter to Oliver Cowdery from Joseph Smith, Jr.

140IV. HISTORIANS&#x27; SECOND COMPILATION OF HISTORICAL ITEMS OF CHURCH HISTORY, FROM 22ND OF JUNE, 1844, TO 8TH OF AUGUST, 1844. (pt. 1)

64Peter Bauder interview with Joseph Smith, October 1830

141IV. HISTORIANS&#x27; SECOND COMPILATION OF HISTORICAL ITEMS OF CHURCH HISTORY, FROM 22ND OF JUNE, 1844, TO 8TH OF AUGUST, 1844. (pt. 2)

65Joseph Smith Jr. Interview with David Nye White, 29 August 1843

142V. EXCERPTS FROM THE MANUSCRIPT HISTORY OF BRIGHAM YOUNG FROM AUGUST 9, 1844 TO OCTOBER 8, 1848 (pt. 1)

66History of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

143V. EXCERPTS FROM THE MANUSCRIPT HISTORY OF BRIGHAM YOUNG FROM AUGUST 9, 1844 TO OCTOBER 8, 1848 (pt. 2)

67VOLUME I. (pt. 1)

144V. EXCERPTS FROM THE MANUSCRIPT HISTORY OF BRIGHAM YOUNG FROM AUGUST 9, 1844 TO OCTOBER 8, 1848 (pt. 3)

68VOLUME I. (pt. 2)

145V. EXCERPTS FROM THE MANUSCRIPT HISTORY OF BRIGHAM YOUNG FROM AUGUST 9, 1844 TO OCTOBER 8, 1848 (pt. 4)